silverfoxnik

[quote name='andyonbass' timestamp='1499153320' post='3329478'] How about a talk on In Ear Monitoring by someone in the know? I see quite a few threads on the subject so there might be some interest...? [/quote] I've been thinking about this since you first posted the suggestion and have been trying to get my head around how in ear monitoring can be demonstrated to a room full of people?

[quote name='ChunkyMunky' timestamp='1499097293' post='3329144'] How about a cabinet shootout? Brands of 2x10s up against one another etc..? I'm pretty sure it might've been done before, mind you. [/quote] We did a cab shoot out 2 years ago run by Lozz which was good.. No harm in doing another one if it's got a different angle to it perhaps?

[quote name='TrevorR' timestamp='1499258520' post='3330319'] What about asking Rhino to chat about his life in the Quo? He's a regular attendee. Or Neil Murray? He's a Basschattter, tho ,I guess mostly it's BC for bass sales The other thought I had, though I don't have personal links to him, was someone like Lol Cottle. He must have a few stories to tell. Or Mo Foster... he's not short of an anecdote. [/quote] Good ideas there Trevor.. Rhino attended last year's bash but I think it was the first he'd been to. And I know that Lol Cottle spoke at the Herts Bash about 3 years ago IIRC, so maybe Mick's got a link there we can try? Mo Foster's a good call too - has anyone got any links?

Hi Steve Thanks very much for you message explaining your situation and though we'd love you to be able to join us on the day, we completely understand that it isn't possible for you to do.. Whereabouts are you based by the way? Maybe there's another one of the regional Basschat Bashes taking place nearer to you that you'd like to visit.. All the best, Nik

[quote name='louisthebass' timestamp='1499155820' post='3329500'] Update: Paul's come back to me - unfortunately he can't make it as he's doing a gig in Finland that day. [/quote] Thanks for asking and a shame he can't join us.. Next time perhaps? 😊

Thanks Trevor! 😊

Cheers Colin 😊

[quote name='TheGreek' timestamp='1498924088' post='3328022'] Paul Turner is a former customer at BassGear, part owned by Molan - see if he has any leverage. [/quote] Thanks Mick...

[quote name='louisthebass' timestamp='1498913968' post='3327954'] I know Paul - had lessons with him and he's a friend of mine on Facebook - I'll drop him a PM on there. [/quote] Great, thanks! 😊

[quote name='barneyg42' timestamp='1498904640' post='3327866'] I know he's a busy man but I'd love to see a set/talk by Steve Lawson!! [/quote] Me too! Does anybody know Steve well enough to ask?

[quote name='louisthebass' timestamp='1498895982' post='3327793'] Count me in too! What about asking Paul Geary or Dave Swift to do a lesson (really enjoyed their talk at the show a few years ago)? [/quote] Good idea; I'm not sure who has an 'in' with Paul or Dave, but if someone could put in a word, that'd be great?

A '64 Rick!! Fabulous.. That's something a lot of us are going to want to see. 😊

[quote name='PawelG' timestamp='1498809355' post='3327136'] Nik, when we talked before, you said that it would be cool to get somebody to give a bass lesson. Is that still an idea? I think that would be great. I can only imagine how hard it will be to find a subject fitting all the needs :-) [/quote] Good call, Pawel.. Will ask around to see if anyone's available and willing to do a lesson for us. It does need a bit of narrowing down though, so perhaps people could suggest some topics that would be really useful to have covered in a bass lesson? A few years ago, Jake, a.k.a. jakenewmanbass, did a lesson for us at the West Sussex mini-Bash and that was great!

It's a really easy going format on the day normally... Come along, bring some of your gear if you want to, chat with other Basschatters if you want to, listen to other people play, try out some new gear if you want to, have a jam in the Jam Room if you want to, etc, etc.. An keen interest in 'all things bass' and a very friendly vibe is the order of the day really. 😊

Quick bit of news on Workshops... With a bit of help from Gary, a.k.a. cetera, I'm really pleased to say that [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][b]Davey Rimmer[/b] (bassist for Uriah Heep) has stepped up and will give a 45 minute presentation on his career, gear choices, life on the road, Uriah Heep, Trevor Bolder etc and - if we ask him nicely - will [/font][/color][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]maybe demonstrate a few tunes....[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Thanks Gary and Davey - absolutely brilliant! [/font][/color]

Updated List: [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]01. Hamster -[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]02. Silverfoxnik - BC Rich Eagle, Squier P Bass, Ander Vanderend JB5, Eden Traveller WT400 amp & Genz 2x12 cab[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]03. Steve Browning - some Precisions, Boogie M-Pulse 600 and Boogie Subway 15 cabs, Mesa Walkabout 15.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]04. obbm - 2 x Spector Short scales.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]05. Pawel G - Squier JV Precision and maybe others[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]06. Stingray5 - MusicMan and Tune basses; Trace Elliot and/or Eden amplification; Boss GT-6B.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]07. Markstuk - Dingwall Z3, Lakland BG 5, BF Big Twin, Thunderfunk TF750a. [/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]08. Cetera - Spector NS2, Spector Euro, Hamer Impact, Wal fretless, one or two more to be decided, big Pedalboard (!), GK800RB, GenzBenz Neox 212T[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]09. Johnthebassist - '69 Jazz Bass, GenzBenz Shuttle 9, Barefaced S12T, gang of smelly pedals[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]10.Timmo[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]11. Barneyg42 [/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]12.Walman - FPPR Status S1 - well it wouldn't be a SEBB without Barney's old bass now mine, however this year for the first time it won't have a for sale sticker on it [/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]13.Rumblefish- Reverend Rumblefish,Wal Bass,Mesa M600,Berg CN212. [/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]14. Happy Jack }[/font][/color] .........................} with a love that'll see you through [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]15. Bluejay........}[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]16. bassace - [/font][/color][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]double bass, Felix Preamp, Puma 500 amp and Genzler 10-2 cab.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]17.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]18.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]19.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]20. [/font][/color]

Wonderful news! 😊 Absolutely delighted for you both... Nik

Just watched on BBC2 the first half dozen songs from the their set tonight at Glastonbury and I had to turn it off.. If that's really the best band of the last 25 years, and OK, Computer is the best album ever (well, according to NME it is), then something has gone wrong with rock & roll and the music tastes of the great British public IMHO. I find the band - and Thom Yorke in particular - utterly lacking in stage presence and charisma, his voice whiny and indistinct and their songs completely devoid of memorable melodies and lyrics that actually say anything. Probably says more about me and my old-fart tastes and attitudes and I know I'm probably in the minority on this one, but I think early 70s prog bands were more innovative musically, artists like Bowie were more interesting and thought-provoking lyrically and Jeff Buckley had by far the better falsetto voice for me of those type of singers in the 90s.. Having said all that, I thought their first two albums had so much promise and by far, their best songs.

[quote name='Mudpup' timestamp='1498229431' post='3323316'] How about a 'heft' workshop ;-) An explanation of - What it is A demo of amps that certainly have it A demo of amps that say they have it A demo of amps that dont actually have it....... A demo of amps that have it and you can carry easily A demo of amps that have it but you need a roadie to carry and then the same for people that have a different idea of what it is Sort of 'the definitive heft' thread acted out with real stuff :-) ps that started off a bit tongue in cheek but maybe its an idea? [/quote] Great idea! 😊 Any ideas on who could/would run it? Personally, I'd nominate chimike for this task, but he'll probably kill me for suggesting it! Mike....?